Customer Ratings & Reviews

Didn’t run smoothly.get stuck during rides. My son didn’t like it

I had to buy this hoverboard twice, and still returned it. Broke after a few days of use both times.

Used a few times within a six months period and it broke. Unacceptable.

It got ruined in less than month and I wasn't able to exchange it/return it.

Didn’t work, sent it back and still waiting for a refund

quality is very bad dont buy this quality is very bad dont buy this

This thing broke shortly after the return time expired.

My son just used 3 times and one of the side stop working

Had to return it and get another one very poorly mad

I’d give 0 stars if I could. Ruined my Christmas. Doesn’t work if not plugged in after multiple tries at charging for multiple hours. App is worse than product. Chat feature is filled with sex solicitation

Awful the battery was damaged and had to return it!

Growing up in a bicycle era, the only experience I have in this hoverboard wizardry is watching Marty McFly go Back to the Future. Nowadays, you see different variations of these "hoverboards" all over. However not having the best experience skiing or other balance related activities, I had never been drawn to any of these modes of transportation. But there is a different generation out now with a different set of technology, and like any parent, I want the best for my child and love watching her face light up with enjoyment of new things. So when I was given the opportunity to review this latest offering from Hover-1, I was all for it. The Hover-1 Blast Electric-Self Balancing Scooter is an amazing machine. If I had to describe it in three words, it would be simple, fun, and reliable. This hoverboard states that it is intended for children over 8 years old and under 160 lbs. My child is just about to turn 8, is very petite, and unfortunately has her father's sense of balance. This was a concern for me and I made sure that my child was outfitted with safety gear (Helmet, etc) for her maiden voyage, as I knew it was not a matter of if she fell, but when. But there is a key phrase in the name of this product I may have underestimated..."Self-Balancing". Yep. You read that right. There are two pads on the board that sense when a person is standing on the board and then...ta-da! Self balancing. After maybe 20 minutes of confidence building and hand holding, my child was off on her own and wearing the biggest smile I have ever seen. Did she fall? Yes. Did she get hurt? No. To be 100% honest, she only fell once she started to get a little overconfident and attempted to "dance" and do tricks on the board. And even though she fell, she was not deterred as the pure joy of riding this board had her back on her feet and on the board again in seconds. Nobody calls her chicken! After seeing how my nearly 8 year old took to the hoverboard, my girlfriend's newly turned 6 year old wanted to take a turn. Initially, his mother was against it as she thought injury would be imminent. However after seeing my daughter enjoy it, she allowed him to try. And again, after maybe 20 minutes of getting comfortable with the board, he was well on his way and having the time of his life! So yes, this board may say 8 years old or older, however it is easy enough for younger children to ride. Just know your child and their limitations. In the box, you get the hoverboard fully assembled, a proprietary charging cable that plugs into a standard wall outlet, and product literature. Do you need to read the manual? No. This board is so easy to use that you will have no issue learning by experience. For your first use, I would recommend fully charging the board, but it does come with about half a charge out of the box. Charging time has been relatively short for me, never taking more than a couple hours. There is a green/red charging light on the charger that lets you know the status of your charge. The kids have been out using the board for two hours straight without it killing the battery, so I would say battery life is definitely a plus. On the board itself you will only find the charging port and a power button. Simple is nice. It does have some cool lights that really shine around dusk, but they aren't overly visible during the day. Overall, technology is amazing. My daughter hasn't grasped the skills yet to ride a bicycle, but she can zip around on this Hover-1 like nobody's business and has a blast doing it. This board is worth your hard earned dollar.

This thing is awful. After returning the first one because it wouldn’t charge the second ones battery only last about five minutes it was a major disappointment.

This hoverboard is great especially for kids. It will not work for me as an adult since my weight is over maximum allowed 170 Lbs. My kids love it, however! The hoverboard has LED headlights which makes it visible during the evening time when it is dark outside. Wheels also have LED lights that shine for additional illumination and fun. The hoverboard can go at various speeds but the maximum speed is around 7 MPH, and it can cruise at maximum speed for about 30 minutes before it needs to be recharged. At any speed it can go for about 3 miles. I wish it could have a longer range but just for a fun ride 3 miles seems to be plenty. The hoverboard has dual motors to accelerate fast and start moving quickly. Each motor yields 160 Watts of power so the hoverboard gives simultaneously 320 Watts which is almost equivalent to one half of house power. That is amazing! The hoverboard is not large and easily fits in a sport bag, being 25 inches long and 10 inches wide. It is not heavy either, although for a child it may seem to be on a weighty side, being around 20 Lbs. I like that it is black so the dirt and dust are not that visible on it. Another fun feature that we all enjoy is that it has a built-in Bluetooth speaker, so a child can ride with music from his or her phone. Hard to beat that!

Battery only last 30 min at fully charged. Would not recommend.

Not happy, basic model with not much options and feels cheap

Fun. Kids liked trying to get it to do what they want. It keeps balance fairly well. With a max of 7 miles an hour and 3 miles max range, you need to keep an eye on the battery level. With riders approaching the weight limit, it does slow down quite a bit on even a slight incline. Turning takes a lot of getting used to. Kids with more skateboard experience had an easier time adapting to using this scooter. Lights are fun and useful for dusk. And for others to see you. Sounds. Beeps. I heard some complaints that it beeped a lot and couldn't always figure out why it was beeping. From looking at the instructions, it will beep and flash if the sensor sees something in front of the scooter or are trying to go up an incline deemed too steep. For an entry level scooter, I think this is a good introduction to the style and use of this type conveyance. Definitely a neighborhood scooter for the kids to get used to riding and controlling it in a flat hard environment. I would recommend this as a first scooter for kids to learn on, and probably a great scooter for long term use for the lighter/younger kids.

First of all this hoverboard is well made and rugged. There are 160 watt motors at each wheel and the weight is on both ends mostly (so you have a 320 watt device). The 3 mile range is very nice and there is a battery icon so you can see when it is getting low. It can go up to 7 mph, but at first it was best to go at a lower speed. The first time riding it is advised to have one foot on the ground, one foot on the hoverboard and one hand on a tree or wall. Once you put your other foot on, you will see that the hoverboard is self-balancing but you will need to gain a little experience so that when you get on you intuitively learn to adjust your weight to operate the device properly, including just standing still. I recommend helmet, knee pads and elbow pads as a minimum for safety in case you fall off. It is also wise to add wrist guards and gloves. Although you may fall at first, you may be surprised how quickly your brain and body figure out how to balance, make turns, back up and of course go forward. These hoverboards are fun and they sure beat walking. This hoverboard works best on sidewalks, driveways and hard surface floors. You can operate on compacted dirt paths or very short grass that makes for a firmer lawn. The sidewalks and driveways were easier. I’d stay off gravel driveways, it was too difficult. Just use paved or concrete driveways and sidewalks. Although there are headlights, there are no reflectors so I’d think riding in daylight is safer and more appropriate. It's a good idea to read the user guide. There are a lot of safety points and also some things to avoid like riding through puddles. Pay attention especially to guidance such as ‘ step on board only if the Running Indicator is green; don’t step on the board if the Running Indicator is red’. There is a lot of great info in the manual. It comes with a charger and a very nice charging port. It does have a 36 volt lithium-ion battery – very nice. There are wheel LED lights and LED headlights which look very sharp to observers. Although it can be used mostly for fun, its solid construction and functionality make it more than just a toy. I do highly recommend this fun and well-built hoverboard.

Got as a christmas present for my daughter who is 76 pounds and broke after only 2 minutes of riding. Extremely disappointed!

Works great! My 10yr-old and 8yr-old were able to figure it out pretty quickly and this easily one of their favorite things to play with. Battery life is ok, runs out kind of quick when using at full speed, but recharge time isn't too bad. Got them as a Black Friday deal so the price can't be beat. Not sure if top speed really is 7mph, looks fast for a kid, but they enjoy it. Can't comment on durability, but would definitely consider buying again.